Many National Law Universities have started the NRI admissions 2026. NLIU Bhopal recently released its NRI admission notification 2026. Candidates interested in NRI or NRI-sponsored seats must carefully review the admission process and seat matrix for each NLU separately. It must be noted that all NLUs will conduct their CLAT NRI admissions 2026 separately. Each of the NLUs have their own reservation policy and seat matrix for NRI, NRI Sponsored and Foreign Nationals. In this article, we dive deep into the seat matrix and fees of each NLU.
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NLU | NRI/NRI Sponsored | Foreign Nationals | Admission Status |
- | 15 | Not started | |
- | - | - | |
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 18 | - | Started |
NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | 9 | - | Started |
WBNUJS Kolkata ( BA LLB) | 20 | 2 | Not started |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons) | 10 | 2 | Not started |
16 | - | Not started | |
8 | 2 | Started | |
16 | 5 | Started | |
- | - | Not started | |
16 | 4 | Not started | |
5 | - | Not started | |
CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 5 | - | Not started |
CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | Not started | ||
6 | 2 | Not started | |
NLU Odisha (BA LLB) | 10 | 4 | Not started |
NLU Odisha (BBA LLB) | 5 | 2 | Not started |
- | - | Not started | |
- | - | Not started | |
12 | Not Started | ||
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BA LLB) | 3 | - | Started |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BCom LLB) | 3 | - | Started |
20 | Started | ||
MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB) | - | - | Not started |
MNLU Nagpur (BBA LLB) | - | - | Not started |
MNLU Aurangabad- (BA LLB) | - | - | Not started |
MNLU Aurangabad (BBA LLB) | - | - | Not started |
HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB | 18 | Not started | |
HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB (Hons) | 9 | Not started | |
NLU Name | Fee NRI | Tuition Fee As per official brochure | Currency Type | Fees Type |
WBNUJS NRI/S BA LLB | Rs. 507,570 | 53530 | USD | Total |
WBNUJS NRI/S (BSC LLB) From 2023 | Rs. 528,930 | 53530 | USD | Total |
NLIU Bhopal BA LLB | US$ 10,000/- (excluding hostel fees) | 10000 | US$ | Per Year |
NLIU Bhopal BSC LLB (Marks vs rank available) | 10000 | US$ | Per Year | |
Rs.634600/- | 12,60,000 | RS | Per Year | |
HNLU Raipur | USD 6000.00 plus INR 1,10,000.00 | US $6000+Rs.1,15,000.00 | USD and RS | Per Year |
14500 USD | ₹1,40,000 + 12,500 USD + 2,000 USD (including Mess Charges) | USD and RS | Per Year | |
RMLNLU Lucknow | USD 10,000 + INR 1 Lakh | $10000 + INR 80,000 per Annum+20000 one time | USD and RS | Per Year |
NLUO Odisha - OCI | USD 6000.00 plus per annum (Tuition fee) | 6,600 | USD | Per Year |
NLUO Odisha - NRIS | 6,600 | USD | Per Year | |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | Rs. 4,30,000/- pa (EHF) p.a | Per Year | ||
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | Per Year |
Here is a general overview of how the admissions to NRI and NRI-sponsored candidates are carried out:
Register and appear for CLAT 2026 exam: Candidates must have a valid score for admission as an NRI or NRI-sponsored candidate to get admission under this quota in any of the NLUs.
Check eligibility of each NLU - Before applying, candidates must carefully check the detailed eligibility criteria of each NLU for NRI and NRI-sponsored candidates.
Visit NLU’s website - Each NLU offering NRI and NRI-sponsored seats will release a separate notification for admission. Browse NLUs websites separately for NRI and NRI-sponsored admission notification 2026.
Apply for NLU NRI admissions 2026: Each NLU has a separate application process. Candidates must visit the NLU’s website and apply for NRI admissions as per the specified merit list.
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Important areas include:
English Language
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary in context
Inference
Main idea
Tone and author's viewpoint
Current Affairs & General Knowledge
National and international events
Government
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If you mean CLAT eligibility for admission to 5-year LLB courses, there is no fixed CLAT score/rank that guarantees eligibility. You must first meet the basic Class 12 eligibility criteria, and admission is based on your CLAT rank, category, preferences, and counselling cut-offs.
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